December 8th, 2007
I’ve always loved Devo. Even when they, or what they’ve since become, strike an odd chord I knew what they were after. It’s always better to reach and fail than to not play at all. I’ve also annoyed friends and family and co-workers by pointing out Mothersbaugh or Devo bits that get injected into the sea of pop culture in which we try to keep our sanity afloat.
They came at the mainstream from a revolutionary angle. When the mainstream co-opted their position (as the mainstream always will when an angle attracts a following) they appeared to fold. I hate to use Iraq as an analogy, but it is apt here. Hussien’s power structure meekly folded in the face of obviously overwhelming force. The dispersal wasn’t a show of weakness however. It was a paradigm shift. The conflict moved to an asymetrical, insurgent / gorilla phase.
I think Devo pulled a similar maneuver whether consciously or not. By fading into the fabric of pop culture they are able to comment on and manipulate it in ways that are unavailable to someone on the outside. Mothersbaugh, in particular, seemed visionary in his creation of Mutata Muzika. De-evolutionary influence pervades all aspects of media these days. By ’selling out’ Devo actually went all in. And it looks like they’re way ahead in this game.
Don’t believe me, read this article in the LA Weekly. The in-depth look at Mothersbaugh post-Devo and what that group of people have accomplished belies the treatment the band gets as a one-hit wonder.
Oh, and if you’re suitably impressed, there’s an appropriately de-evolutionary fan club that offers fun and gifts and the opportunity to ironically commercialize art through mass consumption of crafted oddities. I’m proud member 1221.
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December 6th, 2007
Just saw that Santastic III has been unleashed. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the latest issues but if it’s anything like the past releases the quality will run the gamut. A few gems, a few clunkers, and some fair-to-middlin’ stuff to round things out. That first album snagged a few spots on the Millionaire’s Holiday Christmas Sucktacular.
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December 2nd, 2007
A bit later than the usual weekend update of Millionaire goodness. Thought I’d take a stab at mixing up something newish from the catalog of weird I’ve been collecting the past year and a half. A bit rusty and there’s no voice over. Then again, I haven’t done this since July of 2006 and I don’t have an actual radio show any longer…
Anyway, this week’s adventure runs about 24:30 and touches on themes near and dear to my heart. Breasts. And perverts. And double entendrĂ©. And found music.
So have at it or subscribe to the podcast. I hope it isn’t too offensive. And if you like it, please let me know.
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November 26th, 2007
Here comes Mr. Bill’s dog
I’ve searched high and low for this flexi disc. The intarwebs have answered my prayers again.
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November 23rd, 2007
Another in what promises to be a long line of repurposed entries from the old Millionaire’s Holiday page. This one originally aired on October 23, 2005. Here’s what I had to say about this show:
A really fun show this week where we hear all sorts of novelty oddities with just enough beats to tie it all together. Particularly rare gems include rap from Strawberry Shortcake, an excerpt from Devastating Dave the Turntable Slave, and a few thrift store home-made cassette finds. Oh, you better believe this is goodbad stuff. You’ll also notice either:
- A lack of announcing and PSAs in the first half of the program; or
- A sudden loss of audio quality in the second half of the show.
Again the stream capture gremlins were out in force and I dropped the first half of the program. However, this time I was able to recreate it from the audio master files on the laptop thus you get the full show this week. Lucky you. . . Speaking of the show, you can either nab it using the podcast link on the right or grab the direct link to the audio file.
Playlist after the jump
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November 16th, 2007
In an effort to boost production here on the ol’ blog, move my old content into this implementation, show some solidarity with the writers who are on strike, and bask in my faded glory as an overnight community radio DJ I’ve decided to repost my old radio shows. Ballads, Beats, and Bawdy originally aired on October 16, 2005. Here’s what I had to say at the time:
Podcasting too hep for an anti-hipster like you? Go ahead and use this direct link to download the audio file.
Got yer tunes lined up now? Good. Here’s what’s on tap for you this week:
Playlist after the break…
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November 5th, 2007
Staple of the Millionaire’s Holiday and still a regular in my daily listening, Fortyone combines off-the-wall samples with an exquisite sense of rhythm to produce delectable party treats. Perfect for an afternoon frolic or a late night mind bender, Fortyone’s audio efforts are truly worth your time. And now, it would appear, he has a site on teh intartubes.
There’s free stuff there, yo!
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